Rossignol’s Recyclable Ski Honored by Popular Science

Rossignol’s recyclable ski, the Essential, has been awarded a “Best of What’s New” award for 2022 by Popular Science, a leading media publication covering developments in technology and innovation.

“The Best of What’s New Awards are our way of celebrating the most exciting and ground-breaking innovations of the year. These awards highlight the revolutionary inventions that are helping to improve our daily lives, our society, and our planet,” said Popular Science Technology Editor Rob Verger. “From the future of air travel to revolutionary skin care products, and from sustainable outdoors equipment to game-changing gadgets, this year’s list is a thrilling mix that we’re proud to call the Best of What’s New.”

Rossignol, the 115-year-old legacy brand and a leader in ski industry innovation says it plans to upend industry standards with the Essential, which is constructed with as few materials as possible focusing on recycled, naturally certified and bio-sourced materials to reduce environmental impact and maximize recyclability.

Unlike conventional ski constructions with an average recyclability rate of seven percent, the Essential moves the needle forward in terms of sustainable ski development with a 77 percent recyclability rate. All the while maintaining the performance and durability traits Rossignol consumers expect.

“The launch of Essential reflects our team’s collaborative approach and commitment toward more sustainable product development, eco-conscious design, product life-cycle management, and recycling solutions,” said Nick Castagnoli, brand marketing director, Rossignol Group North America. “It’s very meaningful to have this work recognized by a publication like Popular Science.”

Rossignol Group’s CSR initiative, the RESPECT program, outlines the brand’s broader sustainability goals, also a major component of the Group’s Ascension 2026 strategic plan. Announced last month, the plan outlines the Group’s plan to invest $50 million over the next three years to achieve new levels of sustainability and revenue growth. The Rossignol Group will continue to place its environmental and social commitments at the heart of all its major strategic initiatives, and the Essential Ski is just the beginning.